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NZ_BenThomas
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Re: SMTP Server removed in Windows Server 2025
It's been a deprecated feature since WS2012....The writing has been on the wall, and because of the preview you know ahead of GA that it's not going to be there anymore. WS2022 still supports it and will be around for quite a while yet, so it's not like there won't be a supported way as soon as WS2025 is released. But time to start looking at alternatives like linux postfix if you want on-prem still, or using Exchange Onine, Azure Communication Services or SendGridRe: Install windows 10 insider preview
Earlier versions of the insider builds had issues with in place upgrades. Maybe try the feedback hub to let them know its still an issue. Is the server you're trying to upgrade running server core currently? Because I don't think you can in place upgrade a gui install to a core installRe: Where does win server 2019 core install programs?
Hey, I'm not sure if Microsoft Edge Insider is supported on Server Core. I'd be interested to know why you need a browser on your DC though, as the whole point of Server Core is to reduce attack surfaces and encourage good behaviours such as remote administration rather than logging on locally to machines.Re: Windows Server 2019 System Insights
Hey Deleted, They are in their own event log - Applications and Service logs > Microsoft > Windows > System Insights > Admin Details here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/manage/system-insights/managing-capabilities#using-the-event-log-to-retrieve-capability-resultsRe: windows server load balancing
Deleted, are you looking specifically to use IIS ARR? Or do you just need a load balancer? If the second one, I'd recommend having a look at something like Traefik as well, a lot of its use it normally in combination with Docker, but I use it as a general load balancer for all sorts of things and it works great.Re: S2D - Windows Server Insider
Hey Reyn Moran, Firstly, current builds of Windows Server Insider don't contain the Storage Spaces Direct feature, so you can't use them to test it out. Secondly, Windows Server Insider builds aren't supported in production either, so it wouldn't be a good idea for you to run your workplace on them :) If you've got a small workplace but want to take advantage of S2D to replace you SAN, try reaching out to local service providers in your area as you might be able to work with them to take advantage of monthly SPLA licensing to make it more affordable (however there are some requirements around using this sort of licensing). Also don't look at the licensing as an additional cost 'just for S2D', as you're alternative is putting that same money into buying a SAN instead. When comparing the options, work out what it is you actually need in terms of capacity and performance, both for now and the next few years, and then get quotes for both an S2D Hosts + DC Licensing (yes you can direct connect 2-node setups), and for Hyper-V Hosts + Standard Licensing + a SAN and see which suits your budget better. And don't compare a bottom end SAN with S2D, unless you don't need any performance at all, otherwise it's not an apples for apples comparison. Depending on your region, I'd recommend reaching out to DataON, they've got a range of really great S2D solutions that start very small and affordable.
